Supplement 218: MR Protocol Storage

This draft resource defines a pair of storage service-object pair (SOP) classes for distributing defined magnetic resonance (MR) protocols and recording performed MR protocols. The MR Defined Procedure Protocol Storage SOP Class describes desired values (and/or value ranges) for various parameters of an acquisition procedure. The MR Performed Procedure Protocol Storage SOP Class describes the values actually used in a performed acquisition. The SOP classes address details including patient preparation, equipment characteristics (including coils) and acquisition technique.

Main sections:

· Scope and field of application

· Changes to NEMA Standards Publications PS 3.2

· Changes to NEMA Standards Publications PS 3.3

· Changes to NEMA Standards Publications PS 3.4

· Changes to NEMA Standards Publications PS 3.6

· Changes to NEMA Standards Publications PS 3.16

· Changes to NEMA Standards Publications PS 3.17